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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
8
A daily weather note describes yesterday as fine with a clear cool night and today starting cloudy with heavy fog that cleared before noon as temperature rose from 70 to 79 and barometer stayed around 29.9. It adds a Massachusetts forecast of showers along the coast tonight, then fair Thursday with east winds.
Walter J Ballard writes from Schenectady on August 12 praising Governor Allen's first year of civil government in Porto Rico. He notes tariff repeal boosts trade with the United States, rising exports and revenue, low taxes, debt absence, and strong education strides under M G Brumbaugh. The piece highlights sanitation gains, population data, and optimistic prospects for industry and cultivation of coffee, sugar, cigars, and textiles.
August 14 1901 edition of the Lowell Daily Courier provides local notices and brief articles from the city. The page includes community items, advertisements, and small updates typical of a daily urban newspaper.
David Maloney, a street sweeper allied with Horne, found a pocketbook on Lawrence Street Saturday and refused to identify Michael Cohen as its owner. Inspectors Allen and Lafiamme arrested him yesterday on a warrant charging larceny.
John Brouillette a bricklayer has vanished from 462 Adams Street after a July 29 arrest for drunkenness. He spoke briefly with Edward St Jean on Merrimack Street that night and was never seen again. His wife and four children, the youngest five months old, face poverty. neighbors aid while authorities search for the man described 5'6" tall, about 130 pounds with dark hair and eyes and a sandy moustache. He wore a dark coat and vest with gray trousers.
Matthew Coupe sues Court Wamesit For esters of America for 100 dollars claiming beneficiary rights from a deceased Forester. Funds held by Constable John E. Maguire, treasurer of Court Wamesit, allegedly due to the deceased's financial status at death. Other suits include Donahue’s against the Boston and Northern railway and two milkmen seeking damages for wagon accidents.
The board of police met last night and acted on license matters. Common Victuallers include Jasper Mc Kenney Louisa A Crane Maggie Burns Catherine E Bodkin Lizzie Pine Louisa D Sanborn Cesare Morneau Charles Fortier. Express Armidas Lacerte Peddler Charles D Marston Tyngsboro Azama Dupras James T Cleary Marshall F Smith A W Kent Pelham NH William H Barnes W Dracut Axel F Anderson Marvin H Crothers Arthur E Reed Almusement Henry Morin. Licenses revoked include Common Victuallers Charles Fortier Cordelia Morneau Louisa D Sanborn Catherine B Bodkin.
At Summer Tonic for the weak. It is a food as well as a medicine, and is readily assimilated by the most delicate. Prepared by C. I. HOOD CO., Lowell, Mass., and sold by all druggists, Price, $1.00.
Governor Chas H Allen writes to Walter J Ballard of Schenectady August 9 1901 expressing gratitude for Ballards remarks on his report of Porto Ricos first year civil government He says the administration so far has yielded a hopeful outcome and Porto Rico should become a valuable asset to the United States under prudent governance.
A Panama Colombia physician reports saving a sixteen year old with severe dysentery using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After prescribing as a last resort, the patient improved in eight hours and was fully recovered within a week. Drugstores carry the remedy.
Thousands view the body of Rev. Peter M. Gagnon at St. Jean Baptiste in a daylong wake. Mourning parishioners file two by two to pay last respects, with guards of honor and choirs from St. Joseph's and St. Jean Baptiste present. Burial planned at Oblate Fathers cemetery in TeWKsbury after requiem mass led by Rev. Fr. Lefebvre. Archbishops Williams absent, Bishop Brady to attend. A French citizens mass meeting elected Camille Roussin chair and formed condolence resolutions, with committees named to attend the funeral and draft remarks on Fr. Gagnon’s career.
A special round trip train from Lowell to Old Orchard is priced at $1.50. The Aug 1 service departs Middlesex street station at 9:15 am and returns from Old Orchard at 5 pm. The deal invites travelers to visit New England’s famed beach at a minimal cost.
A testimonial from C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green claims a running itching leg sore was cured by Dean's Ointment after endured tortures. The notice presents a branded remedy claim highlighting relief and permanent cure.
The Boston Globe sketches Lowell Democrats leaning to Charles S. Hamlin for governor over Col. Gaston, with many favoring Hamlin due to greater voter appeal. Various Lowell party figures weigh Hamlin or Gaston, noting Hamlin’s national exposure, Gaston’s railway ties, and mixed opinions on other candidates and positions.
A letter recounts quitting coffee for dyspepsia and nervous issues after using Postum Cereal Food Coffee. A teacher improves after switching, with instructions for preparation and a note that Postum sells at 15 and 25 cents per unit.
Public health urges personal protection against diphtheria noting cases in the city and debating a contagious hospital. Column promotes Father John’s Medicine as a body-builder and nerve tonic that helps prevent diphtheria and aids throat comfort and digestion, without claiming to cure advanced cases.
The discussion centers on Charles S. Hamlin as the best available Democrat for governor. Supporters cite his campaign style, loyalty to friends, and potential to energize the party workers, with comparisons to Gov. Russell and favorable views from Boston.
McKeesport officials threaten to spend half a million dollars on street improvements to shield workers from a steel industry strike. Steel managers vow to dismantle the Dewees-Wood mill and move it to Kiskiminetas valley, with National Tube works to Conneaut, potentially crippling the 43,000 population city and its 10,000 jobs. The clash pits Mayor Black and the Amalgamated association against the steel trust over a high-stakes labor dispute.
Following notices sent August 6 to New England chiefs, a 1400 pound bay mare three sets of single harness silver mounted and a square wagon stolen from Fred A Fox Dracut were found in Weston by Officer T J McAuliffe. A $25 reward had been offered. Also a health ad urges daily bowels and Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets at 25 cents.
Readville's parlor track hosts the grand circuit horses racing this week after Glens Falls and Brighton Beach meets. Secretary Jewett earns praise for organizing a mammoth entry list featuring Crescens Lord Derby Charley Herr May Allen and the four year old Fleata from Maplewood farm in the Massachusetts $10,000 stake. Five days of racing with four races daily and music.
On August 15 the Boston and Maine Railroad runs a special train from Middlesex Street Station at 8 15 am to Old Orchard. A grand reunion will feature the trip with return from Old Orchard at 5 00 pm. The round trip fare is 1 50.
If your dealer cannot furnish you our brewery bottling, write direct. This notice urges customers to contact the brewery directly to obtain bottling services or arrange supply when local dealers are unable to provide.
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